Alban Berg
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Alban Berg
Summary
Alban Berg is a human[1]. He was born in Vienna[2]. He was born on February 9, 1885[3]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. He died on December 24, 1935[5]. He worked as a composer[6], pianist[7], musician[8], and librettist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,724 views/month, #6,959 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Alban Berg was born in Vienna[2].
- Alban Berg died in Vienna[4].
- Alban Berg was born on February 9, 1885[3].
- Alban Berg was born on November 9, 1885[11].
- Alban Berg died on December 24, 1935[5].
- Burial took place at Hietzing Cemetery[12].
- Among Alban Berg's spouses was Helene Berg[13].
- Alban Berg held citizenship in Cisleithania[14].
- Alban Berg held citizenship in Austria[15].
- Alban Berg worked as a composer[6].
- Alban Berg's professions included pianist[7].
- Alban Berg worked as a musician[8].
- Alban Berg worked as a librettist[9].
- Alban Berg's field of work was music[16].
- Alban Berg was educated at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[17].
- A notable student of Alban Berg was Fritz Heinrich Klein[18].
- A notable student of Alban Berg was Hans Erich Apostel[19].
- A notable student of Alban Berg was Theodor W. Adorno[20].
- A notable student of Alban Berg was Hanns Jelinek[21].
- A notable student of Alban Berg was Lars-Erik Larsson[22].
- A notable student of Alban Berg was Gottfried Kassowitz[23].
- A notable work attributed to Alban Berg is Three Pieces for Orchestra[24].
- A notable work attributed to Alban Berg is Wozzeck[25].
- A notable work attributed to Alban Berg is Lulu[26].
- A notable work attributed to Alban Berg is Violin Concerto[27].
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Origins and Family
Alban Berg's place of birth was Vienna[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 9, 1885[3] and November 9, 1885[11].
Education
Alban Berg's education included a stint at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[17]. He studied under Arnold Schoenberg[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6], pianist[7], musician[8], and librettist[9]. Alban Berg's field of work was music[16]. Notable students include Fritz Heinrich Klein[18], a composer[29], 1892–1977[30], of Austria[31]; Hans Erich Apostel[19], a composer[32], 1901–1972[33], of Germany[34], awarded the City of Vienna Prize for Music[35]; Theodor W. Adorno[20], a philosopher[36], 1903–1969[37], of United States[38], awarded the Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[39], specialised in philosophy[40]; Hanns Jelinek[21], a composer[41], 1901–1969[42], of Austria[43], awarded the City of Vienna Prize for Music[44]; Lars-Erik Larsson[22], a conductor[45], 1908–1986[46], of Sweden[47], awarded the Litteris et Artibus[48]; and Gottfried Kassowitz[23], a musician[49], 1897–1969[50].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Three Pieces for Orchestra[24], a musical work/composition[51], founded in 1915[52]; Wozzeck[25], a dramatico-musical work[53], founded in 1914[54]; Lulu[26], a dramatico-musical work[55], founded in 1929[56]; and Violin Concerto[27], a musical work/composition[57], founded in 1935[58]. Things named for Alban Berg include Alban Berg Quartet[59], a string quartet[60], founded in 1971[61].
Personal Life
Alban Berg was married to Helene Berg[13].
Death and Burial
Alban Berg died on December 24, 1935[5]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. The cause of death was sepsis[62]. He is buried at Hietzing Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Alban Berg ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,724 views/month, #6,959 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]
Entities named for him include Alban Berg Quartet[59], a string quartet[60], founded in 1971[61].
FAQs
Where was Alban Berg born?
Born in Vienna[2], Alban Berg…
Where did Alban Berg die?
Alban Berg died in Vienna[4].
Who was Alban Berg married to?
Alban Berg's spouses include Helene Berg[13].
What did Alban Berg do for work?
Alban Berg worked as composer[6], pianist[7], musician[8], and librettist[9].
Where did Alban Berg go to school?
Alban Berg was educated at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[17].